Two people were killed in a collision between a private car and a Vibatak vehicle in Shibpur upazila of Narsingdi on Saturday morning.
The accident occurred at approximately 11:30am on 30 May in the Ashrafpur area along the Itakhola–Monohardi regional road, according to police and local sources.
The deceased were identified as Junaid Sheikh, 13, son of Al Amin Sheikh of Satpara village in Shibpur upazila, and Rubel Sheikh, 19, son of Khorshed Sheikh of Lakushi village under the same police station area.
According to local residents and police, the collision took place between Kumartek and Monurtek in the Ashrafpur area on the Itakhola–Monohardi regional highway. A private car collided with a Vibatak vehicle that was approaching from the opposite direction.
The impact left Vibatak driver Md Rubel Sheikh, passenger Md Junaid Sheikh and Junaid’s mother, Mahfuza, seriously injured.
Local residents rescued the injured and transported them to the Shibpur Upazila Health Complex for treatment. Doctors at the hospital declared Junaid Sheikh dead upon arrival.
Due to the severity of his injuries, Rubel Sheikh was referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. However, he died while being taken to the hospital.
Mahfuza, the mother of Junaid Sheikh, remains under treatment at the hospital.
Casualties and Injuries
| Name | Age | Residence/Identity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Sheikh | 13 | Son of Al Amin Sheikh, Satpara village, Shibpur | Deceased |
| Rubel Sheikh | 19 | Son of Khorshed Sheikh, Lakushi village, Shibpur; Vibatak driver | Deceased |
| Mahfuza | Not specified | Mother of Junaid Sheikh | Under treatment |
The incident was confirmed by Md Kohinur Mia, Officer-in-Charge of Shibpur Model Police Station. He said that, following requests from family members, the bodies had been handed over to their respective families after completion of the necessary procedures.
No further details regarding the cause of the collision were provided by police. Likewise, no additional information about the condition of the private car occupants was available in the information released following the accident.
The collision adds to the list of road accidents reported on regional highways, where emergency response efforts often rely on local residents to provide immediate assistance before victims are transferred to healthcare facilities. In this case, local people played a key role in rescuing the injured and ensuring their rapid transport to hospital.
Authorities have not announced any further findings regarding the circumstances of the crash. The information released so far remains limited to the confirmed casualties, injuries and the sequence of events surrounding the collision.